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GU18 TEJ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,168 mi
Last recorded86,168 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 TEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,278 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise both front lower arms rearmost bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 67,610 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,484 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 55,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,423 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 31,401 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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GU18 TEJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 41,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU18 TEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GU18 TEJ registered?

GU18 TEJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is GU18 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 TEJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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